Great Dining in Salem, NH: The Tuscan Kitchen





The Tuscan Kitchen is the Newest Restaurant to hit Salem, NH.

The Red Oak reporter recently visited this new building to check it out for you.

The restaurant is elegantly styled with a feel of contemporary Italy.  There is plenty of parking and valet service is available if you like that.  On Weekend nights it is very crowded so recommendations are a must.  Call about a week in advance to secure a space on the first floor.  This is by far the best place to be seated for a real cozy atmosphere.

When we visited we went a little early to have a drink in the upsatirs wine bar.  The atmosphere here is more casual.  There were cozy seats at the bar or you could sit at various corners in leather club chairs.  The martini menu is large and there is a fantastic selection of wines and beers.

We were called to our table downstairs with an electronic beeper and were greeted warmly and promptly seated.  The waitress was excellent.  We ordered the anti-pasta plate to start.  The meats and cheeses were fresh and delicious.  Our meals were excellent too. All the pasta here is made on site. The raviolis are very large.  We enjoyed the butternut squash raviolis and the lobster stew.  The meal was delicious, fresh and large.  I liked that you could order half portions for the pasta dishes.  The half size is plenty.

For dessert we enjoyed the canollis with chocolate gelato.

The atmosphere, food and service were excellent.  The prices are a bit high but for a special occassion it is worth it.  Enjoying a new restaurant...Now That's the Red Oak Life!

Check out their website for menus and directions:  http://www.tuscan-kitchen.com/